NATO Summit Plans Go Ahead Despite Eisenhower Illness
The NATO Permanent Council in Paris announced the December summit will proceed with Vice President Nixon leading the U.S. delegation. Nixon stated he would attend only if requested by President Eisenhower, whose doctors have final say on travel. Some NATO members favored keeping plans intact despite Eisenhower’s absence.
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Nixon Shines At White House News Conference
Vice President Nixon faced about 100 reporters in the White House briefing room for a 45 minute news conference his first there. He said his role remains vice president while assisting the ailing President Eisenhower and described his duties as similar to those during the 1955 period.
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West Liberty Boy Killed by Car on Bridge
An 11 year old West Liberty boy John Allan Conner was struck and killed on a highway bridge near town by a Bettendorf driver Merle Russell after darting into the road. Services set for Saturday at 2 p.m. in the Methodist church with burial in Oakridge cemetery.
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On Brink of 102 It’s Time To Quit
Sunol California AP Tom Wauhab quits his 65 year run as a part time presumption hiker and rider after 11 miles of rugged country to visit the San Francisco water department. He will turn 102 on Friday and has worked for $24 per year.
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State Dept Bars Soviet Chess Champion Bronstein
The State Department rejected David Bronstein’s request to enter the United States for the Dallas international chess tournament. Spokesman Lincoln White said the request arrived in Washington the day before Bronstein was set to depart Moscow, making timely processing impossible.
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State Department backs Albanian Independence Day
The U S State Department marked Albanian Independence Day on Thursday with a statement reaffirming support for the right of the Albanian people to freedom and independence.
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Cedar Rapids Stores Extend Hours for Christmas Shopping
Cedar Rapids retailers close Thursday for Thanksgiving and reopen Friday until 9 p m. for Christmas shoppers. It marks the second of nine pre Christmas night openings urged by the Retail Merchants Bureau of the Chamber of Commerce.
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Thanksgiving Day Reflections Across U S Amid Ike Recovery
The Associated Press recounts Thanksgiving as a national moment of gratitude and prayer for President Eisenhower’s recovery from a slight stroke. Americans at home and abroad marked the day with meals, services, parades, and holiday meals for the poor, while military posts and bases overseas observed the feast with similar traditions and plans for Christmas shopping.
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McElroy Group Hails Step Toward Missile Production
Washington AP United States moves to catch up with Russia in medium range missiles ordering two rival types into production with aim to be ready in a year. Secretary McElroy praised by Senate subcommittee and Lyndon Johnson as decisive leader while Quarles warned ICBMs neck and neck with the Soviets and safety favors assuming Russia ahead. Production orders for army Jupiter and air force Thor IRBMs discussed with Redstone Arsenal and Chrysler finalizing shifts to increase output by end of 1958.
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Morocco King Ends Capitol Visit on U S Tour
King Mohammed V of Morocco wraps up a three day Washington visit and departs for a 16 day cross country tour that includes Dallas Los Angeles San Francisco Omaha and New York. Nixon greets him and gifts a Miss America doll for his daughter.
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Practice by Dr Adams Is Barred
Dr John Bodkin Adams was barred from practicing medicine in Britain after a General Medical Council committee found him guilty on charges tied to forging medical documents and violating cremation and dangerous drugs acts. He had been accused of drugging a wealthy widow to death for her will, was acquitted on that count, then pled guilty to the other charges and fined 2400 pounds.
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Woman Is Saved By Long Distance Call
In New York police report a Miami man telephoned to alert that Louisa Ugalde, 29, had overdosed. Patrolman Randolph Edwards dispatched units after no one answered at the scene. Ugalde was found unconscious and taken to a hospital then to a psychiatric ward.
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Morocco says Spain bombed Ifni and vows retaliation
Crown Prince Moulay Hassan charged that Spanish forces attacked Moroccan territory from Ifni and ordered the royal army to fight back. A Moroccan paper reported Spaniards launched an all out attack on rebels in Ifni and bombed villages as anti air craft guns responded. two Moroccan women were reported killed by Spanish shells.
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Eisenhower Illness Noted Briefly in Soviet Press
Moscow dispatches report President Eisenhower has been ill with no comment from Soviet outlets. Pravda and Izvestia published Washington medical bulletins and said he is not expected to attend the NATO summit. Other papers gave only brief lines on his condition.
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Eisenhower to attend Thanksgiving church service
President Eisenhower, recovering from a brain artery blockage, will attend Thanksgiving day services at National Presbyterian Church. White House aides said the decision came days after his illness and during ongoing cautious recovery. Nixon voiced optimism about a swift return and denied any resignation talks. The plan to spend the holiday at Gettysburg changed as he stays near the White House.
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